Pirates ‘up and about’ as VAFA decision looms
Old Peninsula has been quietly achieving goals ahead of a decision on the Victorian Amateur Football Association season.
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Hawks great ‘keen for a kick’ in VAFA
Sam Mitchell played 307 matches and in four premierships for Hawthorn in the AFL. Now, at the age of 37, he’s on the VAFA clearance list — and his intended club says he’s keen on pulling on the boots.
Star ruckman Liam Buxton links with VAFA club
Liam Buxton has had two false starts with his football this year but he’s hoping to finally pull the boots on, with VAFA Premier powerhouse St Kevin’s.
Why local footy is fighting losing battle to return
Some community football leagues are holding out hope of bouncing the ball in 2020, but Luke D’Anello analyses why some clubs have lost confidence of a season going ahead — and why others are certain to follow.
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Rams to charge again
THE Mt Lilydale Old Collegians are climbing off the canvas for another round and look set for a return to the VAFAs senior competition.
Double-chance in Snowdogs’ sights
ST BERNARD’S is one win away from booking its place in the Victorian Amateur Football Association Premier Division top-two after a hard-fought victory against Beaumaris on Saturday.
Cobras rising for a finals strike
FOR the first time since 2010 the Manningham Cobras will play Division 4 finals football after their win at Canterbury secured the club a spot in the top four.
Who needs AFL when you’ve got these great local games?
IF A Saturday twilight clash between Richmond and GWS doesn’t grab you, try a suburban footy fix this weekend. Local Footy has your guide to the best of the action.
Bullants are still alive
WITH its back to the wall, relegation looked all but assured for Bulleen Templestowe when it trailed Yarra Valley by 32 points at three-quarter time just two rounds ago.
Uni’s class shines again
AFTER struggling during June, Swinburne University looks to be running into form at just the right time of the season, recording a third consecutive win on Saturday.
Paradians face tough finish
OLD Paradians players could have started planning their 2013 end-of-season celebrations last July. In the space of 12 months, the club’s fortunes have changed immensley.
CYMS come up short
WILLIAMSTOWN CYMS gave ladder-leader Therry Penola a huge fright on the weekend, but it wasn’t enough to break the Lions’ undefeated run, falling five points short in VAFA Division 1 on Saturday.
Another dazzling dozen
Local Footy wraps up the best of community football on Saturday during the second week of the AFL’s split round.
Old Scotch scores late win
WITH its back to the wall early in the final term, Old Scotch produced a sensational come-from-behind victory on Saturday.
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